Hotels With Parking in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan

This seaside town on the Kumano Kodo is super chill. The hotel is about a 10-minute walk from the JR station, on flat ground, so it's easy to pull your luggage. There's also a convenience store along the way if you need to stock up. I booked a sea-view room, and you can see both the blue hour and the sunrise. The sea air isn't smelly at all. The kaiseki dinner was excellent, with a Chinese menu, and dishes served one by one. This area is known for tuna, and the sashimi was incredibly fresh and thickly sliced – absolutely superb. You can definitely eat until you're stuffed. The breakfast was also very unique, and they even offered free noodles at 9 PM. Even though I was full, I couldn't resist trying them, and they were delicious. The outdoor onsen was fantastic too; my skin felt so smooth after soaking. I highly recommend this place for anyone hiking the Kumano Kodo looking for a relaxing break.

This hotel is absolutely fantastic. ● Upon check-in, there's a Chinese-speaking guide (a Chinese-speaking staff member introduces everything about the hotel). ● The hotel offers two types of yukata, and for one of them, you can choose your preferred pattern. ● The hotel provides complimentary limited-time plum juice, snacks, and ramen. ● The hotel offers two types of private onsen services for free. There isn't much difference between them, just the size and shape of the tubs. Each session is 40 minutes, and you can book multiple times on a first-come, first-served basis. ● Besides the private onsens, the hotel also has mixed-gender onsens (with provided bathing attire), a men's onsen, and a women's onsen. ● The hotel offers dining, but it's a bit pricey. You can choose nearby restaurants instead (the picture is of the breakfast I ordered). ● The hotel is close to Senjojiki, Sandanbeki, and Saki-no-yu. If I visit Shirahama again and the price is right, I would definitely stay here again.

A heads-up to future guests: the rooms with a view offer both smoking and non-smoking options. If you dislike the smell of smoke, definitely avoid selecting a smoking room. The entire room was filled with an unbearable, lingering smoke smell. Furthermore, as it was Japan's Silver Week yesterday, we were unable to switch rooms, which significantly impacted our overall experience negatively. On the positive side, the view was excellent, offering a panoramic overlook of Wakayama Castle.

We had a room with an open-air bath and a stunning view, it was a dream 💙 Breakfast and dinner were excellent. Yukatas came in a wide variety of colors. Regarding the onsen, I liked the one to the right of reception much less than the one to the left. Both are small, but the rotenburo on the right has a very strange lighting system: wherever you sit, the bright lights shine right in your face, which is unpleasant. But the one on the left is excellent – ​​it has a view of the bay through unique blinds, and the lighting is decent. It's not very close to the station, so it's better to take a shuttle with luggage.

Having stayed at Granvia Okayama before and been very impressed, I didn't hesitate to choose this hotel again for my trip to Wakayama. The quality and service were consistently excellent, as always. Although the room wasn't huge, it had everything we needed, and there was plenty of space for two people to open two large suitcases without any problems. The hotel's location is also fantastic; an LV store is right downstairs with a good selection of bags, perfect for browsing. During our stay, we even caught a Hokkaido fair at the adjacent mall, which was a delightful bonus. It was super convenient for getting to the Tama Densha, Wakayama Castle, and Kuroshio Market.

We stayed at the Nisshokan and watched the sunrise from our room. This time, we were assigned room 8612, and initially, I thought it might be a bit off-center compared to room 8613, which we had in September and faced directly where the sun rose. However, room 8612 in January also offered a fantastic view, angled perfectly towards the sunrise. The breakfast and dinner were superb. There was a great selection of sake, and I particularly enjoyed the slightly alcoholic (5%) option, which had a nice kick. The ice cream had a rich milky flavor, and the seafood was incredibly fresh. After checking in at 3 PM, we took the direct elevator to Mt. Noroshi outside the mountain lodge. The weather was clear, the temperature was pleasant, and the gentle breeze was refreshing. The room was clean, and the down comforter kept us very warm in winter, so much so that we couldn't even turn on the air conditioning without it becoming too hot. That afternoon, we soaked in the Wasureno-yu (Forget-to-Return Cave), and the next morning, we visited the Genbu-do Cave. In September, after bathing, I had a cold drink and ended up with a sore throat for a few days. This time, I was more careful; after the bath, I had cold Nanko plum juice and ice cream, and thankfully, no sore throat this time!

Facilities: The facilities are comprehensive, with a public bath on the top floor. I arrived back late, so it wasn't crowded when I went for a soak at night. The only downside is that the room is a bit small, not as spacious as the hotels near Wakayama-shi Station. Cleanliness: Quite clean. Service: The service was excellent. We arrived at the hotel in the morning to check in, and even though it was before official check-in time, we left our luggage at the front desk. When we returned in the evening, our luggage had already been sent to our room.

Very nice staff. We could communicate with our broken Japanese and English just fine! The rooms were very clean and we felt at home. The breakfast was nice. I’d definitely stay there again!

I came here because of Detective Conan, and the hotel's location is just incredible – facing the sea, absolutely stunning! However, since the hotel is in a small town, taking the bus during peak season can be really inconvenient. You can contact the hotel to arrange a taxi, but most local drivers don't speak English. There are many great places to eat in town, but they tend to close early. The hotel's onsen is very comfortable; soaking in the hot spring while listening to the sea is a wonderful experience. The hotel is also very close to Engetsu Island, where you can watch the sunset 🌄 – it's truly amazing and perfect for photos! The only drawback is that the facilities are a bit old, probably due to its long history!

I was in Osaka for the weekend and decided to take a spontaneous trip to Wakayama and Shirahama. To my surprise, hotel prices in Shirahama had significantly increased, and some were even fully booked. I figured it might be due to Halloween. The Shirahama Marriott is one of the few international chain hotels in Wakayama, located right next to the famous Shirarahama Beach. The price wasn't too outrageous, so I quickly booked a package that included dinner and breakfast (one night, two meals). Overall, it offered decent value for money. We arrived in Shirahama quite late. It was less than a 10-minute taxi ride from the JR station. Check-in was quick, and they acknowledged my Marriott membership, but unfortunately, there were no benefits offered, which felt a bit stingy 😅. I booked a basic city view room. It was indeed a rare spacious room for Japan and quite clean. However, we were given the lowest floor with no view to speak of, and there was a slight, odd smell in the room. While it wasn't a major issue, it did detract a bit from the experience. The dinner included in the package was a Japanese Kaiseki meal, which was excellent. Each dish was served with a strong sense of ceremony, and although the portions were small, the presentation, plating, and taste were all superb. There weren't many guests in the evening; only 2-3 tables were occupied in the large restaurant, making for a quiet and enjoyable meal. But I wondered, if the hotel was full, where did all the other guests eat? 😂 Breakfast was a Western-style buffet with a good selection, including some Japanese dishes. The taste was average, but it was perfectly fine for a filling meal. The hotel's top floor features a public onsen bathhouse and private onsen rooms. I visited both in the morning and evening. There weren't many guests. The onsen had both indoor and outdoor pools, which were very pleasant for soaking in the early autumn weather, as it wasn't too cold outside. From both the onsen and the adjacent relaxation area, you could see the beautiful Shirarahama Beach in the distance. I went up early the next morning to watch the sunrise. The sunrise itself was good, but the morning glow was absolutely stunning. Under the dazzling fiery clouds, the sea was tinged red, gently lapping against the pure white sand. It's only a 3-4 minute walk from the Marriott to the beach. The beach is beautiful, not very long, with a perfect bay shape, and the sand is incredibly white and fine. It's so clean that it almost feels unreal. A stroll along the beach is nice; Engetsu Island isn't far and is worth seeing. Along the coast, there are several free public foot onsen, and the historic Sakinoyu Outdoor Onsen is just a short walk further.